If we have someone who loves us—I don't mean who indulges us, but who loves us enough to be on our side—then it's easier to grow resilience.

Dignity really means that I deserve the best treatment I can receive, that I have the responsibility to give the best treatment to others.

Have courage. youtube.com/watch?v=SmbWrf…

"We take care of our own. We leave nobody behind." —President Obama on the Hurricane Sandy anniversary #O29

If there's a book you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.

Shorty after my 82nd birthday, earlier this February.

1993: An exciting, memorable year for all African American Females. #NobelLiteraturePrize #MakingHistory

My sons may be the only good things that ever resulted from my marriage. #Blessed #MommasBoys

Just because you never remarry, doesn't mean you're always alone.

May 29th, 2012. Earning the Medal of Freedom: a true national, unbelievable honor. #ecstatic #nervous #OBAMA

I've thoroughly enjoyed traveling to give lectures the past several years. Teaching today's generation is an honor.

"God created all men equal"

Who would've ever guessed to see Toni Morrison listed under "Forbes's Most Influential Women Authors"? #NotMe #dreambig

Ohio is where the heart is.